Operating Room Sharps Safety

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Operating Room Sharps Safety
The Bloodborne pathogen standard only permits recapping of contaminated needles under very specific and limited circumstances where no alternative is feasible, or that such action is required by a specific medical procedure, such as with incremental doses of medication or the injection of radioactive materials. When recapping must be performed, it must be accomplished by the use of a mechanical device or one-handed technique. Training must emphasize the need to use this as a one-handed recapping device.

ETHIGUARD BLUNT POINT NEEDLES

ETHIGUARD Blunt Point Needle meets the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act standards

A 2007 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) bulletin states that⁸:
— OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health strongly recommend the use of blunt-tip suture needles in surgical procedures to reduce the risk of percutaneous injuries to surgical personnel
— Employers in workplaces that use suture needles must evaluate their use according to the Bloodborne Pathogens standard of blunt-tip suture needles
The American College of Surgeons declared in 2005 that⁸:
— “All published studies to date have demonstrated that the use of blunt suture needles can substantially reduce or eliminate needle-stick injuries from surgical needles.”

**ETHIGUARD* Blunt Point Needles**

Protect yourself and your patients—without compromising performance

Better protection from needlestick injuries
ETHIGUARD Blunt Point Needle is an innovative solution that helps protect you and your patients from needlestick injuries, providing you with a better needle option.

A solution to a costly problem

Over 384,000 healthcare workers in the US suffer needlestick injuries each year, putting them at risk for hepatitis, HIV, and other serious diseases²
The annual cost of needlestick injuries to hospitals is approximately $258 million
— The follow-up costs for high-risk exposure needlestick injury is almost $3,000 even if no infection occurs
A 2007 New England Journal of Medicine study report found that 99% of surgical residents had at least one needlestick injury by their final year of training—53% involving high-risk patients
Four prospective randomized trials have demonstrated notable benefits from use of blunt suture needles
ETHIGUARD Blunt Point Needles and conventional taper point needles both have a 12:1 taper ratio

Choose protection without compromising performance
Decrease the incidence of injury

Blunt-point geometry allows for easy soft-tissue penetration

Minimize bleeding and tissue trauma

ETHIGUARD Blunt Point Needle does not cause any more additional bleeding or patient trauma than a conventional taper needle⁷
Its heat-treated, stainless steel alloy delivers optimal strength and ductility to resist bending and breaking

Use with ease

ETHIGUARD Blunt Point Needle is proven to be effective and user-friendly⁷

Increase precision

A ribbed and flattened body affords stability in the needle holder, for improved protection against slipping

"Though cost is often cited as a factor for not using safer devices, it is actually a savings when you consider the cost of treating the individual once a [needlestick] injury occurs.”

The value you need with the protection they deserve

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NeedleVISE® sharps securing system

Steps:

Before starting the procedure, place the procedure tray on a flat, stable surface within the sterile field and make sure that the NeedleVISE® sharps securing system is securely mounted in an upright position within the tray.

Immediately following use of a needle and while still being held with one hand away from the sharp end, firmly insert the sharp end using a rotating motion into the NeedleVISE® until the needle is secure. Make sure to KEEP YOUR FREE HAND AWAY FROM THE NEEDLEVISE® SHARPS SECURING SYSTEM DURING INSERTION. This action will lock the needle firmly into the NeedleVISE® device. In some instances,
an uncontaminated needle, once captured within the NeedleVISE® sharps securing system, may have the of a new needle onto the syringe for use on the same patient.

Once the procedure is completed, the NeedleVISE® sharps securing system with secured sharps should be removed from the procedure tray and placed in a sharps container.

Atrion NeedleVISE® 1-Port

The NeedleVISE® sharps securing system is a multiple needle, single patient procedure use, disposable device used for securing the specialized needles found in procedural trays. The NeedleVISE® sharps securing system has internal one-way metal clips for retaining up to 5 used 17-27 Gauge sharps.

The NeedleVISE® sharps securing system is intended for use in sterile procedure trays within the sterile field as a sharps securing device for contaminated specialized needles that do not have integral engineered sharps safety devices.

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Atrion NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device

Steps:

Place the NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device on a flat stable surface.

Immediately following use of a needle and while still holding it with one hand away from the sharp end, firmly insert the sharp pointed tip straight down into the opening in the NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device until it stops, making sure to KEEP YOUR FREE HAND AWAY FROM THE SHARPS SECURING DEVICE DURING INSERTION. This action will lock the needle firmly into the sharps securing device.

Dispose of used NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device with secured sharps in an approved sharps container.

Atrion NeedleVISE® 5-Port

The Atrion NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device is a single needle, single patient procedure use, disposable device used for securing contaminated needles. The NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device has an internal one-way metal clip for retaining the used sharp.

The NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device is intended for use in various clinical procedures as a sharps securing device for contaminated needles when an integral sharps safety system is not available.

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ACCUCount® Needle Counter

Immediately following the use of a sharp, place the point of the needle into the adhesive gel.

The ACCUCount® is intended to count sharps after use. Do not attempt to remove sharps once secured in the ACCUCount® NEEDLE COUNTER.

ACCUCount® Needle Counter

The ACCUCount® Needle Counter is recommended for use as a needle counter during surgical procedures.

Adhesive gel grabs and grips sharps
Eliminates hooking motion that can lead to carpal tunnel
Ideal for smaller needles that get lost in foam devices
Large magnetic pad for scalpel blades
One-step, locking latch
Yellow color simplifies needle counting

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Sharps Safety Station™ with Universal Blade Remover

The unique, patented Cory Sharps Safety Station™ range provides the ultimate in sterile sharps organisation, counting and disposal of contaminated sutures, blades and needles. This extensive range incorporates a number of unique safety features, which significantly reduce the risk of inadvertent sharps injuries.

Patented, quick, simple and safe universal blade remover

Unique, convenient integral scalpel shield for safe and simple scalpel storage and retrieval

Unique locking mechanism prevents inadvertent opening whilst enabling re-counts if required

Unique, secure, three hinge design prevents box opening during transportation

Deep overlapping edges prevent accidental sharps migration

Two size options to match surgical requirements

Wide choice of formats, including foam blocks, magnetic surfaces, adhesive surfaces and foam strips, to match preference and clinical indication

International bio-hazardous waste colour identification

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

Sharps Count™

Sharps Count ™

A rigid plastic, puncture-proof box for the organisation, counting and disposal of contaminated sutures, blades and needles.

Strong rigid construction prevents accidental penetration by contaminated sharps
Positive, secure locking mechanism prevents inadvertent opening
A clear lid option allows convenient sharps visualisation and counting
International bio-hazardous waste colour identification

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

Puncture-Proof-Pad ™

A unique rigid plastic, puncture-proof pad for the simple safe organisation, counting and disposal of contaminated sutures, blades and needles.

Strong rigid construction prevents accidental penetration by contaminated sharps
Wide adhesive strip ensures secure sharps retention
Positive, secure locking mechanism prevents inadvertent opening
Overlapping edges prevent sharps migration
An optional ‘fold flat’ edge allows the safe accommodation of hypodermic needles when required
International bio-hazardous waste colour identification

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

Purple Turtle™

A unique cost effective puncture resistant pad for the simple, safe organisation, counting and disposal of contaminated sutures, blades and needles.

Tough puncture resistant plastic offers excellent protection against the risk of accidental sharps penetration
Wide adhesive strip ensures secure sharps retention
Secure locking mechanism prevents inadvertent opening
Overlapping edges prevent sharps migration
A castellated edge allows the safe accommodation of hypodermic needles

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

Sharps Pad

A simple, low cost cardboard backed foam pad which offers the minimum requirement for the organisation, counting and disposal of contaminated sutures, blades and needles in today’s operating theatre environment.

Purpose designed
Convenient
Low cost

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

Scalpel Shield™

A purpose designed device for the safe, secure storage of up to three scalpels in the sterile field.

Conveniently stores handles in the ‘upright’ position ensuring quick, simple, safe placement and retrieval
Shrouded blade design prevents accidental injury and damage to drapes
Adhesive tab secures and stabilises device in the sterile field

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

Sharps Passing Tray

A lightweight, unique, purpose designed, single-use device that provides a secure 'hands free' transfer medium for passing sharp instruments, thus reducing the risk of third party inflicted sharps injuries

Central cavity design ensures all sharp instruments are safely shielded during the transfer from person to person
Versatile cavity accepts scalpels, needle holders, syringes and all sharp instruments (e.g. scissors, trocars etc)
Retrieval groove is sited centrally to ensure that all instruments are picked up safely, away from the sharp aspect
Two trays may be joined to allow safe, ‘hands free’ transfer of multiple instruments
International bio-hazardous waste colour identification

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

Mag-Mat™

A re-useable magnetic mat that provides a secure 'hands free' transfer zone for metallic instruments, thus reducing the risk of third party inflicted sharps injuries.

Strong ceramic magnetic surface ensures secure retention of metallic instruments
High quality, reinforced mesh design ensures a highly cost effective, long-lasting device
Autoclavable
Large (40cm x 30cm) surface allows transfer of multiple instruments
Waterproof construction minimises the risk of any pathogen cross infection

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

Magnetic Drapes

A lightweight, single-use magnetic drape that provides a secure 'hands free' transfer zone for metallic instruments, thus reducing the risk of third party inflicted sharps injuries.

Strong magnetic surface ensures secure retention of metallic instruments
Convenient single-use device
Lightweight construction makes the device particularly suitable for young or elderly patients
Waterproof construction minimises the risk of any pathogen cross infection
Available in two sizes